Day’s Worst: Anti-gang activist facing fundraising woes

Terrance Roberts, who has done a world of good in fighting gang activity in Denver, has made public the money problems his organization is having.

Specifically, the Prodigal Son Initiative, may soon have to shut down because it is running out of money.

That’s the gist of a piece Westword published[2] on its site Thursday, citing Roberts’ Facebook posting on the situation.

“It’s looking like we might have to shut our doors,” Roberts said, according to Westword. “With all the work we’ve done, we are still struggling to get support. If we don’t get support pretty fast, we are going to have shut down in March.”

What a shame it would be if the anti-gang group dissolved due to a lack of financial support. Roberts has been a steady, credible and effective voice in inspiring young people in northeast Park Hill to stay away from gangs.